Cross Rivers state governor has signed a new health insurance bill into law. The bill signed by Governor Ben Ayade will require citizens of Cross River State to pay at least, mandatory N1000 every month. Tagged “Ayadecare”, the law seeks to provide medical insurance cover at primary, secondary and tertiary levels for all citizens of the state.He said “the law provides very expressly that a minimum of N1000 monthly will be paid by every Cross Riverian as well as those residing in the state. The N1000 becomes your insurance for that month and that gives you access to full medical attention.”
He described the bill as most spiritual, and that it derived its origin from a true ‘communitarian African culture’ which enjoins all to provide for others. Ayade said his government will have nothing to do with the funds that will emanate from the scheme, but that they will help to enforce payment. He called on lawmakers in the state to draw up modalities for its management.
Ayade said the law would ensure the setting up of specialist health care centres across the senatorial districts of the state.
Source:Healthnews
